Minnesota

Joseph and Maria Caruso vote inside the Early Vote Center in downtown Minneapolis on Oct. 5, 2016. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Minnesota law that prohibited voters from wearing politically themed items inside polling places.

Supreme Court Delivers TKO Win On Political Apparel Ban

6:55pm June 14, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

The high court on Thursday struck down Minnesota's broad ban on "political" apparel inside polling places. But justices said similar, more narrowly written laws in other states are likely fine.

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The #mprraccoon mugs for the camera outside a law firm on the 23rd floor. Then, it took a nap on the window sill.

National

Raccoon Vs. Skyscraper: The Summer Blockbuster You Never Knew You Needed

7:34pm June 12, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Not all heroes wear masks — but this one does. The little creature climbed about two dozen stories Tuesday, capturing a city's imagination in the process. Will the tiny raccoon make it to safety?

After pitcher Ty Koehn struck out Jack Kocon, sealing the team's place in the state champion, Koehn ran over to hug his good friend.

After A High School Baseball Game, A Hug Goes Viral

1:40pm June 12, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

They were competing to enter the state championship in Minnesota. But when one student pitcher struck out his childhood friend, he embraced him instead of celebrating his victory.

Campaign staff member Aisha Chughtai (left) speaks with Erin Murphy (center), a Democratic candidate for Minnesota governor, at the campaign's St. Paul headquarters as colleague Charles Cox looks on. Chughtai and Cox are members of a newly formed campaign

Politics & Government

Long Hours, Low Pay Push Some Democratic Campaign Workers To Unionize

3:22pm April 22, 2018

by Brian Bakst

"It's been far too long that workers in this industry have been exploited," said Ihaab Syed, the secretary of the Campaign Workers Guild.

The FBI's Minnesota headquarters in Brooklyn Center, shown in 2012.

National

Former FBI Agent In Minnesota Charged With Leaking Classified Documents

1:02pm March 29, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The agent reportedly leaked secret documents to The Intercept that, among other things, indicate that the bureau continues to profile using race, ethnicity, nationality and religion.

Sen. Al Franken announced Thursday that he will resign. The decision will likely set off a Democratic primary fight and give Republicans a chance to pick up the seat.

After Franken, What's Next In Minnesota?

12:23pm December 07, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

With the resignation of Minnesota's Al Franken, Republicans may have just been handed a possible takeover opportunity in a state President Trump lost by just 40,000 votes.

Rainbow trout on a grill. Yia Vang says that food played a central role in his home — his mother grew vegetables and his father cooked meat over a fire pit in the backyard.

National

In Minnesota, An Ambassador For Hmong Culture And Culinary Traditions

11:54am November 27, 2017

by Danielle Renwick

After his family fled Laos for America, Yia Vang was at first embarrassed by his family's home cooking. Then he learned to embrace it, and found that many others were willing to do the same.

People gather in November 2016 at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School, where Philando Castile worked, in St. Paul, Minn., after charges were filed against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez.

National

Minnesota Police Officer Found Not Guilty In Shooting Death Of Philando Castile

6:03pm June 16, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

After five days of deliberations, a jury has found a Minnesota police officer not guilty of manslaughter in the deadly shooting of a black man during a traffic stop last July.

A memorial left for motorist Philando Castile on July 7, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn., the day after he was shot and killed by Jeronimo Yanez, a police officer who had pulled him over.

Trial Nears For Minnesota Police Officer Who Shot Philando Castile

12:11pm May 30, 2017

by Matt Sepic

In St. Paul, Minn., jury selection begins on Tuesday for a police officer charged in the death of motorist Philando Castile, whose killing last summer sparked weeks of protests.

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Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy in 2015 in Mill Valley, California.

Understanding The History Behind Communities' Vaccine Fears

4:57pm May 03, 2017

by Emily Sohn

A measles outbreak in Minnesota's Somali-American community is the latest example of the challenges public health officials face in addressing deeply ingrained concerns about vaccine safety.